Rupture-suspensory.



I. WALSKYL RUPTURE SUSPENSORY. APPLICATION FILED NOV. 21, I916.

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Patented June 19, 1917.

ISAAC WALSKY, OF BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 19, 1917.

Application filed November 21, 1916. Serial No. 132,512.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ISAAC WALSKY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Baltimore city, State of Maryland, have invented certain new and useful Improvements n l-tupture-Suspensories, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to appliances for treating hernias or ruptures, and more particularly to appliances of that type disclosed in the Patent No. 1196909, dated September 5 1916.

The present invention has for its object to improve the appliance disclosed in the patent referred to, by providing an additional means for retaining or holding up the parts, as will be described in detail hereinafter, and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawing forminga part of this specification.

In the drawing, Figure 1 is a perspective view of the appliance; Fig. 2 is an elevation showing the pad of the device, and Fig. 3 is an elevation showing a double pad.

Referring specifically to the drawing, 5 denotes a waist-encircling strap or belt having its ends adjustably connected by a buckle or similar device 6. The front portion of this strap carries a suspensory band or bag 7 for the scrotum, and also a pad 8 which is held over the seat of the rupture by the means to be presently described.

The uspensory band 7 is a relatively wide sheet of suitable textile fabric which is sewed or otherwise fixed at one end to the strap to depend therefrom, and having secured to its opposite free end a strap 9, which latter has its ends adjustably connected by a buckle or similar device 10. The strap 9 is fixed to the band in parallel relation to the strap 5 to prevent the band from folding as much as possible. The sheet has a slight downward taper, and is provided with an aperture 11 for the penis.

The pad 8 is secured to the inner face of the sheet 7, and it is located to one side of the aperture 11, according to whether the rupture is on the right or on the left side. For a double rupture, two pads 8 will be provided, as shown in Fig. 3, the same being located respectively on opposite sides of the aperture 11. Where a single pad is employed, as shown in Fig. 2, the sheet 7 also has a small pad 12 on the opposite side of the aperture 11.

The upper end of the pad 8 terminates at the top edge of the sheet 7 where the strap It will therefore be seen buckle 6.

In use, the strap 5 is passed around the waist, close tothe hips, and as far down as possible, so as to locate the pad 8 over the inguinal region and the seat of the rupture. The penis is passed through the aperture 11, and the free end of the sheet 7 is carried downward and back to form a bag or pouch of its wide lower portion, for inclosing the scrotum, in which position the sheet is held by the strap 9. The two ends of the strap 9 pass from the groin around the back of the legs, close to the buttocks, and are then car-' ried forward and around the upper portion of the thighs, and connected by the buckle 10, after being properly tightened up. The front portion of the strap 5 has loops 13 under which the front portions of the strap 9 pass, whereby the latter strap is prevented from slipping down, and the sheet is securely held in supporting position.

In order to hold the pad 8 firmly pressed against the seat of the rupture, there is provided a strap 14: which is fixed at one end to the rear portion of the strap 5 which engages the back of the wearers waist. The other end of the strap 14:is' adjustably secured by a buckle or other suitable device 15 to the outside of the pouch formed by the sheet 7, near the'top of said pouch. The strap 14:.is placed in holding position by being passed forward between the legs, and upward over the outside of the pouch and in front thereof, and it is then secured at the desired tension by the buckle 15. With the strap 14L fastened in this position, it passes across the pad 8, and the latter is therefore firmly held in place over the seat of the rupture, and with the proper pressure, which latter is readily adjusted by the buckle 15. It will be understood that with the double pad shown in Fig. 3, two straps 14 will be provided.

The appliance can be easily fitted and adjusted to the person according to the condition and location of the affected parts. The entire perineal region is firmly supported, and the rupture is effectually retained, the use of the appliance, in some cases, effecting a complete cure. The appliance is also simple and inexpensive, and it can be worn without discomfort.

I claim:

In combination a suspensory bag, a pair of upper and lower securing straps secured in spaced relation upon said suspensory bag" and having their ends intersecured, said bag having an intermediate opening and a curved bag secured within itself and having a portion ext-ending alongside of said opening and its free end curving around beneath said opening, a buckle secured to the outer side of said bag at a point adjacent the upper end of said pad, and a cross-strap having one end fixedly secured to the upper of said straps and adapted to engage said bag to support the lower curved end of said pad, the free end of said last-named strap being adjustably secured in said buckle.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature 20 in the presence of two witnesses.

ISAAC VALSKY.

Witnesses E. VVALTON Banwinu'rou, Ilowaun D. AnaMs.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. C. 

